Maths placements

Bank of EnglandThe Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. It is responsible for ensuring monetary stability and for contributing to financial stability.Summer Internship 2012As the country’s central bank, we play a fundamental role in the UK economy - ensuring monetary stability and contributing to financial stability. Our work is complex, high profile and truly fascinating. It makes headlines and has an impact on the entire nation. And it touches every aspect of daily life.Upon joining the Bank, many people are surprised by just how friendly, welcoming and open our environment is. It’s not the only surprising thing about us. So take a closer look, and see the Bank differently.We offer 6-8 week undergraduate internships during the summer for first degree students in their penultimate year. We accept applications from students from all degree disciplines. The main focus of your summer will be an individual research project. The range of projects is broad but will involve collecting and analysing data and working closely with Bank staff. Previous projects have included: the relationship between the housing market and consumption; and alternative trading systems in equity markets.In addition you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of high-profile meetings and you may observe the pre-Monetary Policy Committee and pre-Financial Stability board. Seminars are also often given by prestigious academic speakersQualifications: At least 300 UCAS points from three A-levels or equivalent (excluding General Studies). We are happy to accept mitigating circumstances and/or work experience in lieu of UCAS points. It is essential that candidates have, or are expected to achieve, a 2:1 classification. We accept applications from any degree discipline.Number of positions available: 6How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at Website: Recruitment website: Closing date: 14/11/2011countries. But we are much more than just accountants – and so are the people that work for us. We’re a complex, ambitious organisation, helping over 40,000 clients in the UK alone to improve their financial performance and manage risk through our specialised business advisory services. It's not just what we do, but the way we do it and our passion for business that sets us apart as a firm. Our people constantly strive to add value by fostering strong working relationships, listening critically and digging down to the core issues for each client to provide the kind of clarity and strategic business advice that takes them from where they are to where they want to be.12 Month PlacementOur placement programme offers you the chance to gain extensive experience of working for an ambitious and dynamic organization with clients across all sectors and industries. We encourage you to take ownership and drive your own development from the outset, defining your own career path and growing our business and those of our clients at the same time. We hope candidates for sandwich placements will be seriously considering a permanent position with the firm, and as such, you'll see first-hand the opportunities open to you. Our size and down-to-earth, supportive culture means that this is a place where your opinions matter, and asking questions and getting involved are as much a part of the skill set you’ll need for a fast-track career, as the experience you’ll gain. Number of positions available: 30How to apply: Find out more and apply online at /graduatesWebsite: /graduatesRecruitment website: /careersClosing date: 29/02/2012countries. But we are much more than just accountants – and so are the people that work for us. We’re a com plex, ambitious organisation, helping over 40,000 clients in the UK alone to improve their financial performance and manage risk through our specialised business advisory services. It's not just what we do, but the way we do it and our passion for business that sets us apart as a firm. Our people constantly strive to add value by fostering strong working relationships, listening critically and digging down to the core issues for each client to provide the kind of clarity and strategic business advice that takes them from where they are to where they want to be.Summer InternOur summer internship is a 4 - 6 week programme that allows you to drill down to the heart of business issues whilst working with a range of dynamic and fast growing clients across all sectors and industries.You'll gain experience on real projects for real clients. It's an opportunity to make the most of your university holidays - using the time to develop new skills, add to your CV, deepen your appreciation of commercial issues, earn some money and get the opportunity to fast track to our graduate programme. We look to convert 100% of our summer interns to graduate trainees should you perform well throughout your time with us.Dependent on the division you join, examples of work could include:• being part of a Grant Thornton team working at a client site to assist in the completion of an audit • assisting with accounts preparation for a client• assisting in the completion of tax returns and audits• helping the departments in project work• work shadowing staff from different business areas• achieving deadlines and understanding commercial impact of time spent in terms of productivity, recoverability, fee income and client serviceWe hire summer interns into our Audit, Tax, Business Risk Services, Actuarial and Recovery departments across the vast majority of our offices nationwide.Skills: Can you work out what differentiates Grant Thornton for you and for our clients? Have a passion for business, not only ours but those of our clients? Have evidence of skills such as organisation, leadership, building client relationships and commerciality? If so, then apply! Number of positions available: 75How to apply: For further details or to apply, visit /graduatesWebsite: /graduatesRecruitment website: /careersClosing date: 29/02/2012Bentley Motors LimitedBentley Motors manufacture handcrafted motor cars in Crewe, England and have a rich heritage of 90 years as a pinnacle, British automotive marque.Industrial Placement ProgrammeOur Industrial Placement Programme is designed to meet the needs of undergraduates working in industry as part of their university degree programme and normally lasts for 12 months.We offer the invaluable opportunity to learn and develop your own competencies and behaviours and to improve your communication and team working skills whilst also gaining a solid understanding of what it takes to be the best in your field.We want you to get the most out of your time at Bentley so when you start you will sit down with your placement manager and discuss your objectives – both business and personal. You will then have a set of deliverables over the 12 months, which will really challenge and stretch you, so that at the end of the year you have developed both professionally and personally.We encourage our best undergraduates to develop lasting relations with Bentley and a successful placement may lead to a graduate placement or a full time position. Yet only the most enthusiastic, accomplished students will be considered.Skills: You should have well-developed problem solving and analytical skills, possess good interpersonal skills, technical ability, initiative and the enthusiasm to achieve.Qualifications: You should be expecting to achieve a 2:1 degree classification in a relevant degree to the function you are interested in. For example, for Engineering placements you would be studying Mechanical, Electronic and Electrical or Automotive Engineering which is accredited by the relevant professional body (IMechE or IEE); for Finance placements you would be studying Accounting and Finance and so on.As a minimum, you must have passed all previous years at University and be expecting to achieve a 2:1 or above at the end of your course (you will be required to prove this should you be successful through the assessment stages). German would be an advantage as our parent company is Volkswagen AG and we encourage all Industrial Placements to learn German through our evening classes whilst on placement.Number of positions available: 18How to apply: Please visit for more information and to complete an online application.Website: Recruitment website: Closing date: 04/01/2012National Grid UKWe believe in the power of action.We are committed to being innovative, taking responsibility, and driving initiatives which have a positive impact – on the environment, on peo ple’s lives, and on careers. What you say will be listened to. What you want will be considered. What you do will get noticed. If you believe, you can achieve. Opportunity is here. All you need to do is take it.One of the world’s largest investor-owned en ergy companies, we own and maintain the ‘grid’ of towers (pylons) and gas pipelines which carries power across Britain. We also own and manage four of the country’s eight regional gas distribution networks. We’re responsible for all electricity transmissio n in England and Wales, as well as for Great Britain’s gas transmission in its entirety. Though our work is vital to millions of people and industry, we don’t generate energy or supply it direct. Instead, we transport it, making it available to energy retailers.Finance Industrial PlacementsAn Industrial Placement is a great way to develop real experience of working in a large organisation like ours. More than that, it gives you a real taste for what the future could hold; and like many others before you, it could be the first step in a career with National Grid.We are looking for a key player in driving the business to deliver its strategic direction, playing a business partnering role to make a real difference within a challenging and ever changing business environment.We have finance placements for students who are in their penultimate year of their degree and are taking a year out to work in industry as part of a sandwich course. These could be in Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, Accounting for Management.During your year, you typically work within one area of the business but get to understand the broad range of the business, which could have a fundamental impact on your future career decisions.You will be working on real projects with experienced people, gaining the kind of experience that provides a great platform for your career.Available project opportunities:• Transformation projects• Capital investment projects• Modelling new regulatory arrangements• Risk analysis• Business plan s ubmissionsWe also provide training – a two day development workshop that focuses on helping you better understand your skills, improving your effectiveness and planning your development.There are also other opportunities to develop your skills and experience. This could be educational visits to other parts of the business or networking with colleagues to understand more about a particular aspect of National Grid.Many Industrial Placement students go on either to join our Graduate Development Programme or move into positions within the business.Qualifications: On track for a 2:1 (minimum) degree in Finance or Business.Number of positions available:How to apply: Apply online at Website: Recruitment website: /freshtalentClosing date: 29/02/2012PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPWe help organisations the world over measure their financial performance and improve the way they work. Our clients range from public and private companies to governments and charities. And we’re ambitious to grow both our traditional areas of strength and those we’re fast expanding into. If you’re serious about a career in business, we don’t believe anyone else could give you a better start. And we’re proud to sa y that students agree, voting us number one in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for the last seven years in a row.Summer InternshipsInsight Internships If you’re in your penultimate year, build your skills and your confidence by working alongside specialists in your chosen business area for six weeks during the summer. There might be a chance to pick up some international experience in an overseas practice and you could even go back to university with a firm graduate job offer.On our summe r internship programme, you’ll experience work and life at PwC, and gain a valuable insight into our business and culture. We have a limited number of internship opportunities in the same business areas as our graduate training programmes:• Assurance• C onsulting• Tax• Financial Advisory• ActuarialWhichever business area you choose, you'll get a real taste of life at the heart of the firm, working alongside graduate trainees and experienced professionals on live and interesting client projects What makes us different:In short, this is your chance to enjoy a huge variety of experiences, develop an enormous breadth of skills and build relationships that will stay with you throughout your life. Like all PwC people, you can also look forward to a competitive salary and a personally tailored benefits package.Skills: Equally important will be your ability to build relationships, to put yourself in others’ shoes and make a positive impact on our clients and us, while shaping your own future. Qualifications:• On course for a 2.1 or above in any degree discipline• A UCAS tariff of at least 300 (or equivalent)• For Consulting, you’ll need a UCAS tariff of 340 or equivalentHow to apply: Start the ball rolling at /uk/careersWebsite: /uk/Recruitment website: /uk/careers/Closing date: 30/04/2012AsdaRetailFinance Industrial PlacementThis is a 12 month placement within the Finance function at ASDA’s Head Office based in Leeds, starting in July 2012. This is a great opportunity to join over 2,500 colleagues, who take great pride in providing world class support to our customers and stores across the UK.Role ResponsibilitiesYou’ll join our Business Accounting team supporting financial control and reporting right a cross the Asda business. Focusing on financial analysis, it will ask a lot of your problem solving and communication skills. You will gain an understanding of our business, our people and our culture. Combined with the opportunity to gain real commercial skills, a work placement is a fantastic way to experience the business world.The finance function within Asda is well integrated into the business and from the outset you’ll be given responsibility to deliver crucial business tasks and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the business. You will have regular interaction with senior managers across Finance and will be involved in cross functional projects aimed at improving financial control and business performance.As you progress, you can expect regular reviews offering advice and support on your performance to help ensure you’re moving in the right direction.Skills: We are looking for exceptional under-graduates who are passionate about a career in Finance, have strong communication skills and a real commitment to personal development. If you’re the type of person who’s a real team player and believes that virtually anything’s possible - the chances are ASDA finance is the place for you.Qualifications: This should qualify as your university industrial placement and you should be expecting at least a 2.1 Honours degree (any discipline) to apply.How to apply: via website www.asda.jobs/graduatesWebsite: Recruitment website: www.asda.jobs/Closing date: 01/02/2012BNP ParibasBNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading European investment bank with global leadership in many of our businesses. We are part of the BNP Paribas Group, one of the six strongest banks in the world, rated AA by Standard & Poor’s, and the largest bank in the eurozone by deposits. With over 19,000 employees in 53 countries, we can offer you a truly global career. Premium Pricing / Sales AssistantIn the Premium team, you will assist the Sales-Pricers in their daily tasks, including:• Ans wering pricing requests initiated by sales and structurers.• Interfacing with the traders to challenge pricing parameters.• Developing pricing and hedging methods.• Interfacing with the sales to promote new products.• Drafting termsheet, marketing supp ort and presentation.• Receiving phone calls from clients.Skills: • Strong background in mathematics/finance.• Interest for financial markets and its current trends.• Good interpersonal skills.• Fluent in English.• Good knowledge of systems and st andard software.How to apply: To apply visit the website at • Select "apply now", then "start a new application here."• When you reach the career choice-First preference step, in the "city" drop-down menu, choose "Paris."• In the "scheme" drop-down menu, choose "long term internship."• Then in the "department" drop-down menu, choose "Equities and Derivatives."Website: Recruitment website: Closing date: None statedLaganFounded in 1994, Lagan Technologies is the global leader in G2C (government to citizen) technology. Its solutions enable governments and citizens to communicate online, on the phone and on the move. With nearly 200 government customers worldwide, Lagan helps local governments serve the everyday interests of more than 60 million citizens.Lagan Enterprise Case Management (ECM) and Government CRM solutions have been designed to streamline the service delivery functions of government, enabling improved efficiency and more citizen-centric public services. Lagan’s solutions manage the interactions between citizens and government; providing full support for a wide variety of government service delivery processes. Lagan’s solutions offer a range of flexibl e delivery methods: on-premise, on-demand and hosted. Student Placement in Finance FPS 2012KANA, the leader in software solutions for customer service, helps the world’s best known brands master their service experience. KANA's Service Experience Management solution, a unique combination of business process, case and knowledge management, allows companies to control every step within each customer interaction to deliver the ideal service experience.Our award-winning solutions are proven in hundreds of companies worldwide, including approximately half of the world's largest fortune 100 companies including eBay, Disney and Yahoo!If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a group of dynamic finance professionals assisting with the completion and development of core accounting processes then this is the role for you. You will gain practical experience in both budgeting and forecasting whilst also being heavily involved in the completion of monthly accounts and development of other key performance indicators.The role is both exciting and challenging. We are looking for a hard working individual who can work on their own initiative and demonstrate the level of professionalism for which KANA is renowned.Key responsibilities:• Recording purcha se orders and purchase invoices.• Raising sales invoices.• Monitoring support revenue and related costs.• Journal preparation and entry.• Assisting in driving key projects as and when required.Skills: • Good IT skills and experience in the use of Mi crosoft Excel.• Team player with good communications skills.• The ability to work to tight deadlines.Qualifications: Currently undertaking a degree (or equivalent) in a Finance/Business related discipline. An A Level in Mathematics or Accountancy is desirable.How to apply: For more information or to apply please send a CV and covering letter to Andrea McCarthy via email: amccarthy@Website: Recruitment website: /careers-overview.aspxClosing date: None statedBank of America Merrill LynchBank of America is a company of more than 280,000 associates across a global footprint with operations in more than 40 countries. Bank of America Merrill Lynch is part of Bank of America, a financial institution serving individuals, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services.Bank of America Merrill Lynch is leveraging its powerful global franchise to deliver strong results throughout EMEA. We are building momentum, increasing market share and growing revenues. We are taking a strategic and measured approach to our international development by strengthening our platform and infrastructure to create sustainable, long-term growth.Join us, and you’ll be integral to our growth agenda. We’ll give you the highest level of training and mentoring support. Our commitment to improving the quality of life within our communities and to the environment means you can get involved in a number of corporate social responsibility initiatives too. And our diverse associate base means you’ll be working with people with broad-ranging experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. In short, it’s all here for graduates who want the freedom to shape their own lives, their own careers and their own destinies growing into leadership roles.Technology Fixed Term Placement Programme 2012How far do you want to go? As one of the world’s largest financial institutions, Bank of America Merrill Lynch has the strength and resources to let you carve out a career on your own terms – one of promising opportunities and development; a place to collaborate with experts and senior leaders on projects that will change our business.Technology embraces everything we do. From trading and research applications, sales, trade processing and risk management to portfolio management, payment services, security analytics and relationship management, being at the cutting edge of technology is essential. In order forus to maintain our market-leading position, we know we have to take on the right people and give them all the support they need to succeed.This is why we’ve developed technology programmes that allow you to work with the latest hardware and software, as well as some of the smartest people in technology. The global nature of this function will also allow you the opportunity to travel, work and interact with colleagues all over the world.At Bank of America Merrill Lynch, we encourage a diverse, inclusive workplace. This gives us the business advantage of understanding and meeting the needs of our diverse clients and shareholders, and provides fresh ideas and perspectives, which promote ingenuity. We strive to empower all employees to excel on the job and reach their full potential, and reward and recognise individuals based on performance and results.We are looking for ambitious technology graduates to work with the latest technology and the smartest people at the heart of the financial world. And we mean world. The global nature of our technology function will allow you the opportunity to work and interact with colleagues across the globe. There are two different paths that you can follow – the Technology Developer & Analyst route, or the Technology Infrastructure route.• Technology Developer & Analyst ProgrammeSitting within one of four divisions, on this programme, you’ll design, develop and deploy state–of–the–art applications. You will also analyse and test some of our most complex technology platforms.• Technology InfrastructureAs a part of this scheme, you’ll participate in design, development and implementation, as well as evaluation of complex systems and applications that affect our entire business. Collaborating on global projec ts, you’ll support process improvements and ensure delivery requirements are met. We’ll feed your appetite for learning through:• Extensive induction and training programmes throughout July and August.• Dedicated learning curriculum covering both techni cal and soft skill training.• Networking with senior leaders and mentors.• For the most ambitious and the best, the opportunities are immense.Skills: Combining an analytical mind with communication and problem-solving skills, you’ll also have a passion for technology and desire to be part of a great team.For roles in our Technology Developer & Analyst programme we also require a working knowledge and passion for programming languages such as Java and/or C++.Qualifications: You will need a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering.How to apply: Applications can be made on-line at /campusEMEAFor a full list of requirements for our roles, please consult our website.Website: Recruitment website: /campusemeaClosing date: 16/12/2011The Co-operative GroupWith 15 different businesses, 4,900 outlets, 110,000 people and a turnover of £10.4bn, The Co-operative isn’t just about food but also travel, funerals, pharmacy, legal services and much more. As the world’s largest consumer co-operative, everything we do is for the benefit of our members and the community as a whole. Yet we’re no less ambitious –we still offer the challenge you’d expect from a successful, commercial business. Whether you prefer Business Management or Finance, on The Co-operative graduate programme you’ll enjoy the depth and exposure only a range of businesses as broad and vibrant as ours can offer.Trainee Location Analysis Support Officer, Food Retail Location Analysis 2012 : Ref - COUGLASOWorking within the Location Analysis Support Team, which uses demographic and competitor information to advise the Food business on store location planning, you will be offering support to the rest of the team and be an active part of the support service that is offered to the rest of the business through demographic and competitor proximity analysis & summaries. This role plays an integral part in the long-term strategy of estate growth.You will have the opportunity to develop skills in:• Project Management• IT (Excel, databases, GIS Mapping Software)• Research• Presenting to senior managersSkills: • You will need geographical awareness and an interest in customer behaviour.• Awareness of competitor brands and concept of con venience.• Analytical thinking, and a mathematical/logical mind.• Disciplined approach to data quality.• Willing to spend time on research to back up analysis and ideas.Number of positions available: 1How to apply: To apply please visit the website atwww.co-operative.coop/Graduates/Work-placements/ to download an application form.When complete please email to undergraduates@ quoting the reference number in the subject field of the email.Website: www.co-operative.coopRecruitment website: www.co-operative.coop/graduatesClosing date: 31/12/2011BarclaysBarclays is best known as one of the world’s leading banks; a far-reaching global financial services organisation, with 147,000 colleagues in over 50 countries serving more than 48 million customers. Barclays Retail and Business Banking provides banking and credit card solutions and services to personal and small business customers.In every sector in every territory, we aim to provide offer a suite of innovative, valued, relevant products and services that help our customers achieve their goals in life. For instance, when our customers in Africa couldn’t access their bank accounts through traditional means, we launched mobile banking to provide anytime, anywhere access. And we’re pio neers in the exciting field of contactless payment technology, which is allowing our customers more freedom and convenience than ever.Technology Summer Internship 2012Eight weeks with Barclays is much more than a great way to spend your summer. It could also be the start of a journey that takes you all the way to the top of a global financial services powerhouse.In the first instance, this is an opportunity to immerse yourself in our business and see whether what we do is what you want to do in the long term. But looking a little further ahead, if we decide we’re right for each other and you return to Barclays for our leadership programme, you’ll find yourself on the career equivalent of an express elevator to the top floor.If you’re a high-achieving technology student, an internship here could see you spend the summer in our UK Technology strategic hub at Radbroke Hall in Knutsford, Cheshire; in our global HQ in Canary Wharf; or in another UK location. Whichever site and Technology function you work in, you can expect to interact with senior stakeholders as you get to grips with an exciting, challenging technical project that brings real value to the business. To give you an idea, here are someprojects recent interns have worked on:• Joining a c lient solutions project team, working with the business to understand objectives, translating them into project plans, then playing a vital delivery role.• Designing user-friendly front-end tools to share management information data and automating current MI reporting.• Managing a portfolio of project managers and a budget allocated to internal IT projects, and improving the efficiency of project initiation.• Delivering a functioning intranet site on time, on budget and to the highest standards of quali ty. Qualifications: On track for 2:1 degree (minimum) in a computer science, IT, maths, engineeringor scientific discipline and 300 UCAS points.How to apply: Apply online at Website: Recruitment website: Closing date: 30/12/2011。